For the German Government Bavarian Scholarships for 2025, the State of Bavaria in Germany is encouraging deserving individuals to undertake postgraduate studies in Germany. With financial support of €13,128 per year, these scholarships give qualified students the opportunity to attend a state-run or state-funded higher education institution in Bavaria.
Enhancing academic interaction and scientific collaboration between Bavaria and Central, Eastern, and South-eastern Europe is the goal of the one-year Bavarian Government Scholarship program.
Foreign students enrolling full-time in master’s and diploma programs are supported by the scholarship. It is intended to finance postgraduate education in state-run or state-funded universities in Bavaria, such as Master’s degrees, PhDs, or one-year research stays. For those who are interested, this page will outline the prerequisites, rewards, and the comprehensive application procedure for the scholarship.
Host Country: Germany
Opportunity Type: Postgraduate Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships
Financial coverage: €13,128 per year
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrollment Requirement: Must be enrolled at Hochschule Hof University of Applied Sciences for the applicable semester as a full-time or double-degree student (exchange students are not eligible).
- Requirements: Must be personally and academically qualified (based on past exam results). To be eligible for Bachelor’s programs, international students must have completed a minimum of 90 ECTS.
- Financial Need: A proof of financial need is required.
- Scholarship availability: Graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine are eligible to apply for a one-year scholarship offered by the Free State of Bavaria for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Benefits:
- Financial Assistance: During their time at Hochschule Hof, international students can use the scholarships to help with living expenses and study materials.
- Monthly Amount: The recipients get paid €934 every month for a total of €11,208 annually.
- More Assistance for Students with Children: Students who have a child or children receive €1,094 per month, or €13,128 annually.
Required Documents:
- Online Application Form: Fill out the form online and send it in.
- Proof of Enrollment: Present documentation proving your ongoing enrollment at the school.
- Most recent Transcript of Records: Send in the most recent transcript, in either German or English, with an average rating. If relevant, send us a copy of the final transcript for your bachelor’s degree.
- Cover Letter and CV: Attach a brief CV and a cover letter.
- Proof of Nationality: To prove your nationality, present a copy of your passport or other official documents.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
